PV: Students Should Get Paid For Having Good Grades
February 22, 2017
Good grades are usually awarded with a pat on the back or a trip to the nearest Sonic. Students who get good grades are almost always disappointed when that’s all they receive. This is why I believe schools should start paying students for straight A’s!
Paying students for good grades would encourage them to keep doing good in class. “When students are paid for good grades they learn that working hard and making good choices does have its rewards. They will try to make better grades in the hopes of earning more money,” says Debate.org.
If we follow through with this students will soon be able to buy important stuff including school supplies and materials for projects by themselves. They might actually start to go to school and not skip class. By not skipping class and paying attention they will start to do better in school so they can earn money too.
Students need to start learning how to use money responsibly. When the student gets paid their parents can then start teaching them the ways to properly spend their money. This will help the student get prepared for their future.
Teaching students to responsibly use their money will help them become more successful in life later on. Some schools have already started experimenting with different things. “Public schools across the country are experimenting with incentive programs. In urban districts and rural outposts, some schools reward students who earn higher test scores and grades.” says Great!Schools.org.
Giving money to students with good grades and that are in low-income families would encourage them stay in school.“…a rigorous new study found that the programs get results: cash incentives help low-income students stay in school and get better grades,” says TIME. If we paid them for their good grades they can then help their families by helping pay for their own stuff. The students would learn how to support themselves so they can be successful in the future.
Who knows, maybe we could help the person who discovers the cure for cancer get into college. We might even help fund the family of the person to make the first colony on Mars! This is why I believe students should get paid for having good grades.
Olivia Dookhram • May 6, 2021 at 12:12 pm
Paying kids is a great idea because it can be used as motivation. Paying kids will decrease the number of talking. Since the students want to listen so they can get a good grade. It can easily push upgrades for students who are failing. This is because they would want the money. A =10$ B 5$ C 2$ F 3x hw cheat alone with at resaus x3 hw
Tray • Apr 21, 2021 at 11:57 am
yeah i really think so
yeet • Apr 21, 2021 at 10:56 am
naw i don’t get good grads
Lissy • Apr 19, 2021 at 8:50 am
I feel like kids would be rude about it to the kids with bad grades, but yes, it would give them some motivation and may get them into a nice college. So, somewhat mixed feelings.
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Gameboy Theyoutuber • Apr 5, 2021 at 3:38 pm
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Gameboy Theyoutuber • Apr 1, 2021 at 1:27 pm
I would say yes, it makes a student more determined or motivated. They can get what they want pretty quick. It also will increase the grades and un negative emotions. I am is the 4th grade and I would be determined and excited about school if we could get payed. But on the other hand, it could cause cheating and selfish minds outside of school, especially for homeless. It would be a win win situation if its gust a A+ payment. I am on both sides for this on, it’s technically a pros and cons situation. And if we do get payed, everyone would WANT to go to school, and more for college and help for the bills. I think getting payed would give kids a lot of responsibility.
seventh grader • Feb 24, 2021 at 8:09 pm
I mean yeah I would love to get paid for good grades and I guess it would give me motivation but I feel like we should just do our work with out being paid because the money from our parents could go to something good like bills for your house, water, electricity or they could go for college. Our parents didn’t get paid when they went to school so why should we?- seventh grader
,hb,hb,jh • Feb 17, 2021 at 1:16 pm
This should be that they get five dollars for every A they get on their report card
A student • Feb 16, 2021 at 2:27 pm
No, students should not get paid for having good grades. I have always been a student to have good grades. I don’t think that students should get paid because well, where do you think the money will come from? And teachers already don’t get paid enough so they can’t cut there salary, one option that they would have would be cutitng the budgets for after school activites, music class, art class and gym class, there would also be less money for feild trips and if your a parent I bet you don’t want to be paying more. And be realistic do you think that you could see a 1st grader with a $20 in their hand? The money would really just go to waste. You have to be realistic with this now.
olivia • Feb 5, 2021 at 2:36 pm
I think that kids should get paid for the grades because they will have money to pay for college and they should also get paid for better grades please it’ll motivate them to get the best grades.
A random gifted student • Feb 4, 2021 at 10:18 am
I actully think its a good idea
J.J. WILLIAMS • Feb 2, 2021 at 1:06 pm
I AGREE TO THIS
a 5th grader • Jan 28, 2021 at 2:01 pm
i think kids should because it will make them work harder and do better stuff round the house i dont get paid but i think its good to do it if you agree make an app if you can but if you dont i cant argue but just think getting paid for working hard. it is a need for all the kids to suport me thank you
sincerely your 5th grade student
Zoe a 4th grader • Jan 27, 2021 at 11:21 am
I disagree, students can cheat , and what will they spend it on? Parents will probably say”they will save it”no they will spend it on toy like a bike, or even worse a phone or a ipad or even a imac! and plus where will all the money come from?! Sincerely -Zoe ( a 4th grader)
Name • Jan 25, 2021 at 5:46 pm
YES I think they should give only $5-$10.
chance • Jan 25, 2021 at 2:59 pm
i think no because what if the parents were to take the students money for their habits and student wouldent want to go if their money is just going to be taken
jeff • Jan 20, 2021 at 5:33 pm
i think tats i good idea because i work too hard at home and i want some money, adults do the same thing and get paid.
kaitlynn Barnes • Jan 14, 2021 at 12:07 pm
I feel what you mean I’m an all a student and when I get my report card an I show to my mom and I she does is say good job I think is it not worth it
mac and mac • Jan 13, 2021 at 11:51 am
needs to happen ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jimmy Hollain • Jan 13, 2021 at 11:41 am
You should get paid just to go to school, think about it, you wake up early, study for Friday’s test, go home 8 hours later, then the next day you do it all over again. Thank GOD for weekends
Jackson Coleman • Jan 11, 2021 at 9:24 am
I think we students should get paid for good grades because we work hard for those grades and those grades took time out of our day that instead of playing we are studying for a good grade and no reward other than the grade.
somebody once told me the world was macoroni • Jan 7, 2021 at 1:12 pm
im reading this for an assignment and this website seems really cool i think students should be paid but only very little money should be paid if parents are giving money for grades i recommend 5$ for an a on a trimester test and 2$ for an a on a normal test or something along the lines of that b y e.
lol no • Dec 21, 2020 at 5:51 am
I’m having mixed opinions but I’m leaning more on yes since that would motivate and encourage a student in school.
Mahir • Dec 17, 2020 at 9:47 am
I mean who does not want to get paid these days
Mahir • Dec 17, 2020 at 9:46 am
Students should get paid its better than getting a pat on the back right
Mahir • Dec 17, 2020 at 9:45 am
I think students should paid I mean who dosen’t want to get paid these days and who dosen’t want to go to collage
Joseph • Dec 15, 2020 at 11:33 am
I think this is great and if people want to be taxed to fund football stadiums I think funding students is a much better idea
Jake • Dec 10, 2020 at 9:09 am
I agree, This article is very true and I am actually using this in a school project over a debate if students should or shouldn’t get rewarded for good grades.
James Charles (Jackson) • Dec 9, 2020 at 8:59 am
This best piece of literary work me hav ever red
Let them money
May Oya • Dec 8, 2020 at 3:06 am
I think all of the ideas are great.
respekt • Dec 6, 2020 at 1:27 pm
LET THEM HAVE MONEY
crystal • Dec 4, 2020 at 4:27 pm
i think people should get paid go to school so they dotn have being that dumb but so they can have good eductaion not liked others they are too dumb they have to much F and also mine opinion is differnt not liked others.and dont ake me poor
crystal • Dec 4, 2020 at 4:19 pm
in mine opinion i think people should get to paid to go to school bc it helps them get good education i read the article and also bc they get good grades not liked others
Jashelle • Nov 29, 2020 at 2:12 pm
I think it is a good idea to be paid for maintaining good grades.
Dan • Nov 12, 2020 at 11:40 am
I like this idea. Kids should get money for grades.
Swingman • Nov 10, 2020 at 12:51 pm
I think this is a good idea
I just got good grades typed it in google and found this lol i am really happy i got good grades ok now i just want to share my idea • Nov 5, 2020 at 8:28 pm
It idea TS REALLY BAD cause again people will get spoiled and just cheat in class because knowing that they will get money LMAO SOMETIMES YOU CHEAT REMEMBER SOMETIMES YOU CAN STILL GET A FAILING GRADE CAUSE SOME ANSWERS IN THE INTERNET SOMETIMES TTHEY ARE WRONG LMAO I KNOW OK this is true but yah….this idea FALSE
hellow • Oct 21, 2020 at 11:10 am
im doing this for an essay thx
James • Sep 30, 2020 at 11:01 am
for a A and A+ 20$ B 15$ C 10$ F 5$ F- 1$
James • Sep 30, 2020 at 10:43 am
ONCORE, pay us please i need money
A.P. • Sep 28, 2020 at 2:10 pm
I do believe student should be paid for good grades
Scvfthy • Sep 10, 2020 at 9:17 am
I am having mixed feelings about this. I think if students get paid they can be motivated to study more and learn how to spend their money wisely but if they get used to being paid, they’re going to be entitled and think whenever they do something good they should get paid. So I don’t know which side I’d choose.
Liling Seungho • Sep 6, 2020 at 2:17 am
I think that is a great idea! Nice work.
pineapple • Sep 2, 2020 at 7:05 pm
i think so too
al the pal • Aug 19, 2020 at 2:58 am
Wow, it’s so good!
Scott Cho • Jul 19, 2020 at 2:11 pm
I think it is a good idea because it motivates students to work hard. In addition, the students will learn a lesson that they will get a reward when they work hard.
emmarae • May 26, 2020 at 10:59 am
i think that students should get paid it will modevet them to do better and you willl learn how to probably spend money the right way in life as you grow up
hunter • Apr 21, 2020 at 10:20 pm
i think they should
adrian • Apr 21, 2020 at 4:43 pm
I think students should not get paid for getting good grades because if you give them money then after you stop the students have no reason to do good at school.
Alasey • Apr 13, 2020 at 10:55 am
In my opinion students should be paid for good grades. This money could be forward to a savings account. As if in high, you can get great grades and eventually you have savings for college but why would you only do this for high school ? Depending on the college somebody wants to attend there can be money need that has have to be worked for over many more years.
memphis brown • Apr 13, 2020 at 9:02 am
Kids should get paid for good grades cause what’s the point of working so hard if you don’t get anything cool out if besides an education and also those kids work so hard and yet they don;t get anything special for all of their hard efforts
Mia • Apr 2, 2020 at 4:30 pm
I am a 6th grader and I think being paid for good grades is a terrible idea because the reward is getting a good education parents shouldn’t need to pay their children for that. I’ve been getting straight As in my classes since I started school and we were never paid in fact nobody in my class is paid for good grades and almost everyone every trimester gets into the student honor roll. It is the student’s choice if they wish to get straight As without any parental guidance because if the student can’t make that choice themselves how would they make their own choices later in life.
tess • Mar 15, 2020 at 8:18 pm
doing this for my essay rn
name • Mar 6, 2020 at 3:14 pm
I think it is not ok for kids to get paid for good grades.
Elizabeth • Mar 6, 2020 at 10:40 am
This is a terrible idea. Ya it might work out at first, but what happens when the money runs out. It would not end well. I also disagree with it just over the fact that it is totally a bribe. This would make the students lose respect for the school. If you paid a student when they had good grades, this will make the, think that they deserve everything, they would become entitled.
haha no • Mar 5, 2020 at 2:19 pm
im doing this for a group project
Jamiya Holmes • Mar 3, 2020 at 9:30 am
I think students should get paid for good grades because if you work hard you get a award.
Adam Brown • Feb 28, 2020 at 4:46 pm
I think we should be paid or taken out to buy something at Walmart or Target or something. (And for the record I love Sonic but IN-N-OUT is better in my opinion because its what i always get IN-N-OUT when I come home from a camping trip with Boy Scout troop 464 in Woodland California USA.)
Tristan • Feb 21, 2020 at 1:51 pm
YEAH
Sophia • Feb 20, 2020 at 2:04 pm
I think that it is a good idea and that students will do much better. If students have bad grades then they will want to get better grades so that they can get the payment like everybody else. 🙂
Anonymous • Feb 20, 2020 at 10:15 am
No, and when i say no i mean no
Anonymous • Feb 20, 2020 at 10:06 am
No; duh,
Child • Feb 18, 2020 at 10:24 am
It’s a bribe, they should just get good grades, then they’ll get a good job, then they can get their money. Giving them money for good grades will make them expect rewards for doing good things. You don’t need a reward for every good thing you do, the reward is the good feeling
ben • Feb 6, 2020 at 11:13 am
No where would the money come from? the teachers would have to get new jobs! Eventualy the school would be losing money plus the students are already geting knowlege.
Hunter Lassus • Feb 6, 2020 at 10:12 am
This is super helpful thanks for giving me support for my argumnt map I agree that we should be paid because we do try our best i was looking for evidence for if you cheat you’ll be punished for a week or less and lose that money. ,sincerly an akwarded 6th grader
hi • Feb 5, 2020 at 4:11 pm
I agree with Bryce, kids are entitles to money if they get good grades, although the extra money would be nice. Kids shouldn’t get payed for a simple task like getting good grades. You should already be trying your best no matter how much money or motivation you would be getting. (just off the record, i would love to go get sonic :D)
me • Feb 4, 2020 at 12:21 pm
YES WE SHOULD GET PAID ITS MOTIVATION DUDE!
gabrielle hodges • Feb 4, 2020 at 11:32 am
I definitely agree especially as a sophomore. I am using this article for an essay project thing in my English class as an argument. This is a great piece of text and my teacher likes it as well, great job!
antonio • Jan 31, 2020 at 1:40 pm
yes
Layla • Jan 31, 2020 at 6:49 am
I think students should get paid is a good idea, but I also think that kindergartners should have a 20 dollar bill just but learning all of the alphabet. Students that actually know how money works will probably get the reward that they deserved. It should be a certain age thing where a 15 year old can have money because of their grade and a 5 year old can’t. It just depends on the age.
Julian Sanchez • Jan 30, 2020 at 1:36 pm
I think kids should get paid because they can support their family by trying their best in school which I think is fair.
zikun yan • Jan 29, 2020 at 2:17 pm
im doing this for my essay 🙂
Hayden Hardin • Jan 29, 2020 at 10:57 am
I think that is a very good idea because well Paying students for good grades would encourage them to keep doing good in class. and When students are paid for good grades they learn that working hard and making good choices does have some reward. Teaching students to responsibly use their money will help them become more successful in life later on.and because some kids don’t have much money at home and they might have enough money for food so what i’m trying to say is if kids get paid for good grades the kids that don’t have money for food they will be able to buy a little food to eat .
billy jobs • Jan 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm
yes
marcus bartley/ djmax • Jan 24, 2020 at 12:41 pm
i do to because all i want is a xbox
Hello • Jan 24, 2020 at 10:49 am
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Jack Wheelwright • Jan 24, 2020 at 9:32 am
Schools should pay their students because I believe it will decrease absences in schools and I also believe students will try harder in school so yes please do.
Bryce • Jan 22, 2020 at 9:15 am
I think it’s a great idea. I am a 7th grader and I’m not greedy but I think students should get paid for getting good grades but they can only use half of it on what they want and the other for his/her family’s needs.
emma • Jan 10, 2020 at 12:25 pm
kids should go to school to learn and have fun with friends. I don’t think kids should be paid they should word hard regardless of if its for money. i’m in grade 6 and most of the people in my class would say yes to getting money but i say no. Parents are losing a lot of money giving it to there kid(s). The money they get should go to collage funds instead of useless gadgets. DON’T PAY YOU’RE KIDS IT MAKES THEM FEEL ENTITLED TO GET MONEY EVERY TIME THE DO SOMETHING GOOD!
tyler • Dec 17, 2019 at 11:43 am
People should get paid for good grades.
jaden • Dec 10, 2019 at 1:01 pm
yes
Jeremiah young • Dec 9, 2019 at 1:57 pm
not ha ha ha ha !!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeremiah young • Dec 5, 2019 at 1:17 pm
respect
benjamin • Dec 4, 2019 at 5:31 pm
amazing
BOI • Dec 3, 2019 at 5:57 pm
I agree also because is students get paid they would listen more and actually get better grades
Tyler • Nov 24, 2019 at 7:09 am
I agree that students should get payed for their grades because getting good grades, for most people, is difficult. Taking time out of your day to do homework and paying attention in class rather than talking to your friends or not skipping your classes to get a good grade should be rewarded. A pat on the back or a high five is not rewarding for me and i’m assuming most people; in fact I think it’s almost discouraging to get a pat on the back or a high five for good grades.
On the other hand though, who is going to fund this? Are the parents going to have to pay more or even start paying for there kids to go to school so that the kids can get payed for the work they are doing; or is it the teachers who have to pay their low income because kids got good grades; and if it is the school who is funding it, would they be able to afford it? My school already has a ton of fund raisers so making it so students get payed for their grades would almost double the amount of fund raisers there is because students would make it their top priority to get good grades.
Sincerely,
A 7th grader… 😀
jack • Nov 21, 2019 at 11:16 am
I think that this is a good idea
heather • Nov 21, 2019 at 9:10 am
yeeet cool yeet
no • Nov 20, 2019 at 3:36 pm
i just dont wanna go to school anymore
no • Nov 20, 2019 at 12:19 pm
sure
benjamin • Nov 19, 2019 at 10:16 am
I like this good job!
joe. • Nov 13, 2019 at 8:16 am
ok cool
Bob • Nov 12, 2019 at 10:33 am
WOW! I am so impressed. Thank you for this wonderful insight
Yeet • Nov 9, 2019 at 1:50 pm
It makes teens work harder
Someone • Dec 11, 2018 at 9:14 pm
This is a great idea. Most kids don’t like school because they think it’s bit fun but really it’s becuase there’s no motivation. Some kids work their butt off trying to get a good grade and you know what they get? More work. Giving students money every time they get a good grade will help to motivate them. Therefore they will get good grades. Also it’s required by law for workers to get paid. Otherwise it’s slavery.
Shkur Eedo • Dec 11, 2018 at 9:56 am
I think this is a great idea, students get paid for having good grades. Students will be motivated to succeed, and the truancy will decrease.
JeffBillyBobJoe • Dec 10, 2018 at 8:41 am
I do think that students should receive cash awards for good grades, because it promotes their personalities, and helps them to realize that they can do things. Especially since they work so hard
Caleb Mouser • Dec 10, 2018 at 6:16 pm
You’re also right!
Analise • Dec 6, 2018 at 2:50 pm
It really encourages me to get my work done and get good grades.
Miggo • Dec 4, 2018 at 3:53 pm
its good
chelsea • Dec 4, 2018 at 12:36 pm
no that is not a good idea because where would the money come from , teachers would get less pay, less money for field trips etc. , and more budget cuts for after school activities and or art and music classes
addy • Dec 4, 2018 at 11:53 am
I am having mixed opinions
ackson j • Dec 4, 2018 at 11:30 am
Well, I think that getting paid for good grades is a great idea. I’m a fifth grader and when i get strait 4’s, I think I should be rewarded. Not to be spoiled or anything, but a trip to sonic is not what we deserve. A higher allowance would be ideal to some people and help them learn what being a grown up feels like.
Elijah Boyd • Dec 3, 2018 at 2:31 pm
i think they should not because they might cheat or get pressured knowing they will get rewarded.
Dominic stache • Dec 3, 2018 at 12:21 pm
You are very sweet and awesome
Ben Conrad • Nov 29, 2018 at 6:28 pm
I think that it’s a bad idea because there are some students who simply cannot do better such as kids who have mental and/or learning disorders.
BTW nice Yoshi shirt on you picture.
william • Oct 31, 2018 at 12:57 pm
i think thats good
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william • Oct 31, 2018 at 12:55 pm
i think thats good
mikey • Sep 27, 2018 at 4:01 pm
I think this is a great idea. I think this because when i get paid for good grades it motavates me to do better in school . it also makes me wanna pay attention also when i dont get rewarded i feel like i work hard for nothing .
sally go down the ally • Sep 24, 2018 at 12:52 pm
i think that students should get paid for god grades becuase it gives them somthing to earn once they have accomplished a goal